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Will the EU ban social media for children in 2026?

Brussels, Belgium, Jan 28, 2026 (AFP) - As France moves one step closer to banning social media for children, the European Union is seriously considering whether it's time for the bloc to follow suit.Pressure has been rising since Australia's social media ban for under-16s took effect, and Brussels is closely monitoring its success, with the ban already...
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Where do space junk crashes occur?

Large chunks of space junk that return to Earth at supersonic speeds are like artificial meteors, emitting sonic booms that shake the atmosphere before slamming into the ground.That phenomenon gave Benjamin Fernando, a planetary seismologist at Johns...

Filoplumes may be tiny, but these hairlike feathers enable nonstop flights that span thousands of miles.
Nature’s Super Feather
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How little exercise can you get away with?
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This dinosaur really knew how to get a grip
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One sleep habit experts wish you would adopt
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Scientists discover the oldest poison on 60,000-year-old arrows
Technology
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Will the EU ban social media for children in 2026?

Brussels, Belgium, Jan 28, 2026 (AFP) - As France moves one step closer to banning social media for children, the European Union is seriously considering whether it's time for the bloc to follow...
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Apple teams up with Google for AI in its products

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Tech giants are racing to embed AI in schools around the globe

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TrumpMobile 'gold' smartphone delayed

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She fell in love with ChatGPT. Then she ghosted it

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The discussions and networking engagements were held during Madayn’s participation in Gulfood 2026.

Madayn attracts RO 272m in food investments

This transaction is part of EDO’s ongoing financing strategy.

EDO issues $650m 10-year sukuk

The workshop brought together a number of ambassadors to strengthen Oman’s investment and export promotion efforts.

Invest Oman strengthens partnership with Oman’s embassies worldwide

Oman’s space sector moves to market-building phase

Oman is witnessing a continuous increase in the number of young self-employed individuals.

Empowerment is key key to sustainable livelihoods

The UAE’s investment priorities increasingly lie in Earth observation, geospatial intelligence and downstream applications.

Middle East space programmes shift from prestige to performance

Participants reviewed the findings of a specialised study analysing food imports in selected African markets.

Oman eyes African food markets

The Omani wedding comes alive at Suhar Festival

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